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  • Black Bean And Papaya Salad

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    Ingredients

    • 3 x ripe papayas
    • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
    • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce plus
    • 1 tsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp grnd cumin
    • 1/2 tsp sugar
    • 1 c. cooked or possibly canned black beans rinsed and liquid removed if canned
    • 4 med plum tomatoes seeded and finely diced
    • 1 x fresh serrano chile or possibly jalapeno pepper, chopped
    • 2 Tbsp. finely minced red onion
    • 10 x finely shredded basil leaves, up to 12 Basil leaves for garnish

    Directions

    1. 4 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE
    2. Served in brightly colored papaya shells, this salad makes a very festive presentation. You could also offer it as a salsa with tortilla chips.
    3. Halve 2 papayas lengthwise, then seed and set aside. Peel, halve, seed and cube remaining papaya.
    4. In large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin and sugar till well combined. Stir in papaya cubes, black beans, tomatoes, serrano chile, onion and shredded basil. Season with salt and freshly grnd pepper.
    5. Spoon about 1/2 c. black bean salad into each papaya half. Serve at room temperature with remaining salad on the side, garnished with basil leaves.

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